Region

South East

South East

South East

Welcome to the South East regional page of the Scottish Land & Estates website.

Covering the breadth of Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, the South East region represents members of various interests and needs, reflecting the diverse range of rural businesses and activities in which our membership is engaged. Our members are unique and provide economic, social and environmental benefit to the countryside.

South East members' interests are represented at a national and regional level, with SLE staff sitting on relevant steering groups, committees and local groups to ensure SLE maintains its influence on topics ranging from rural crime to land reform. 

Clare Sturla is your Area Manager South of Scotland/Regional Manager - South East, who hails from a farm in Devon but has a professional background in politics and event management. Clare has worked in Westminster and Brussels on multiple campaigns, however her interests are firmly rooted in rural matters and ensuring the rural voice is heard. 

Donald Greig is covering for Clare Sturla while she is on maternity leave. Donald has a professional background in rural development, as well as publishing and business management.

Will Callander is the Chair of the South East Committee and runs Preston Hall in Midlothian. He plays an important role in representing the views and concerns of South East members. 

 

South East Regional Workplan

The activities in the South East region are driven by the South East Regional Workplan, created by the Regional Committee and developed from our members’ feedback. The South East Regional Workplan is focused on the following key areas, which we strive to deliver:

  • Supporting members’ businesses 
  • Building the profile of SLE members by developing stronger ties with key stakeholders 
  • Promoting the positive contribution of SE members 
  • Political engagement at a regional and national level 
  • Creating a wide range of topical and relevant events 
  • Increasing diversity and inclusion across all regional activity businesses
  • Increasing community engagement

By having active regions, we ensure that Scottish Land & Estates stays truly representative to its membership and we encourage you to get in touch and with any queries or concerns. 

 

Contact Clare or Donald:

Please email: clare.sturla@scottishlandandestates.co.uk or donald.greig@scottishlandandestates.co.uk

or call: 0131 653 5400/ 07483 054290 (Clare) / 07866 429348 (Donald)

tw Follow Clare on Twitter at @ClareSturla

If you are a member of SLE, please log in and return to the regional pages to access minutes and announcements from previous regional committee meetings.